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i have a game on hn, where i try to guess how many posts before someone criticises "the government". you beat even my cynical best guess here.

• thesis 14y ago
  Is it not a valid question considering the government is collecting a fine due to consumers over paying?
  • dusing 14y ago
    Who else is going to do it?
    • jlarocco 14y ago
      Are you trying to say the citizens of the EU shouldn't be told how their government is going to spend an extra $2 billion? Because that's what he's asking about. I agree it's an important question, but I don't know the answer.
      • deleted 14y ago
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      • Someone 14y ago
        It is not hard to Google, and the answer is not surprising. http://ec.europa.eu/competition/cartels/overview/faqs_en.html http://ec.europa.eu/competition/cartels/overview/faqs_en.htm...: "What happens to the proceeds from fines? The amount of the fines is paid into the Community budget. The fines therefore help to finance the European Union and reduce the tax burden on individuals."
• easytiger 14y ago
  1. I didn't criticize, I questioned 2. Pretty valid question!